Studied: Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Public Services Progression: Trainee operational response officer at West Midlands Police Harvin came to Walsall College with the aim of working in public services. He just didn’t yet know which capacity this would …
Ranjan Bhardwaj was doubly shocked when hit with the news of her redundancy. First came the thought that her 12 year career in childcare was coming to an end. This was closely followed by her realisation of how ‘out of …
25 years after she first started working in childcare, Jenny Clarke is taking a little time out to gain new skills while exploring a new career direction. The Connecting Communities project delivered by Walsall College is helping her consider a …
The Chancellor’s Plan for Jobs During the Summer Economic Update in July, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the launch of an incentive scheme which will reward businesses for recruiting new apprentices. This scheme means that participating businesses will …
Meet Liberty and Sydney. They’re two of the very first students in the country on the brand new Education and Childcare T Level. Here’s how they have been getting on, four weeks into the college year. Liberty I always thought …
Studied Level 3 Art & Design, followed by HNC, HND and BA Hons Photography (TOP UP) Studying art and design and then photography has provided Melissa Browning with a better understanding of how photography contributes to print publications and other …
Studied: Level 2 and 3 Electrical Installation Progression: Level 3 Plastering When it comes to diagnosing electrical faults, Luke has learned to study the problem in front of him first and then try and solve it. This is instead of …
Studied: Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science Progression: Optometry degree at Aston University Anyone with weak eyesight knows how good it feels to put new glasses on. Watching people of all ages experience these emotions, inspired Fiza Ahmed to support …
Studied: Level 3 Graphic Design Progression: Game Art and Design degree at The Limerick Institute of Technology The freedom to create is important to Kyra Cleeton. It’s one of the key things that encouraged her to study at Walsall College. …
Studied: Entry Level 1 and 2 ESOL Progression: Entry Level 3 ESOL Coming to college is helping Anita Rani discover her voice. “I was shy when I first started my classes. I wouldn’t speak much at all,” said Anita. Being …